This bill aims to amend the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System by including all West Virginia correctional classifications within the retirement system. The new legal language specifies that "all West Virginia correctional classifications shall be included in the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Officer Retirement System." This inclusion expands the eligibility for retirement benefits to correctional officers, aligning their retirement options with those of Natural Resources Police Officers.

The bill also maintains existing provisions regarding membership and contributions for Natural Resources Police Officers, including stipulations about concurrent employment and the transfer of service credits from the Public Employees Retirement System. The overall intent is to enhance the retirement benefits available to correctional officers, ensuring they receive similar treatment as their counterparts in the Natural Resources Police.

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Introduced Version: 20-18-6